Torre de Madrid

The Torre de Madrid is a high-rise mixed-use building in Madrid. It measures 142 metres in height, has 36 floors and was constructed between 1954 and 1957.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include plaza de España and Temple of Debod.

plaza de España

Park

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Plaza de España is a large square and popular tourist destination located in central Madrid, Spain at the western end of the Gran Vía. It features a monument to Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra and is adjacent to two of Madrid's most prominent skyscrapers. plaza de España is situated 180 metres south of Torre de Madrid.

Temple of Debod

Museum

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The Temple of Debod is an ancient Nubian temple currently located in Madrid, Spain. The temple was originally erected in the early 2nd century BC 15 km south of Aswan, Egypt. Temple of Debod is situated 430 metres west of Torre de Madrid.

Palacio Real de Madrid

Museum

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The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish royal family and is used primarily for state ceremonies. With over 135,000 m2 of floor space and 3,418 rooms, the Royal Palace of Madrid is the largest palace in Western Europe, the largest royal palace in Europe, and among the largest palaces in the world. Palacio Real de Madrid is situated 1 km south of Torre de Madrid.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Universidad and Argüelles.

Universidad

Quarter

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Universidad, originally known as Barrio de Maravillas, is a neighborhood in the Centro district of Madrid. Its precise boundaries were historically defined by Calle de San Bernardo, Calle de San Vicente Ferrer, Calle de Fuencarral, and Calle de Carranza—streets that once belonged to the former Parroquia de Maravillas.

Argüelles

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Argüelles is an administrative neighborhood of Madrid belonging to the district of Moncloa-Aravaca. As of 1 July 2019, it had a population of 24,257 inhabitants. It is 0,755758 km2 in total area. The Cerralbo Museum is located in the neighborhood.